Matte coated 2 sides: burnishing
High severitySymptoms
Areas that 'polish' and turn shiny when rubbed: the matte defect par excellence; visible on boxes, covers and backs
Probable causes
- Matte surface is micro-rough: any friction smooths it into local gloss
- matte ink and stock mark more than gloss
- transport and handling
The Print Guy · 2026-10-05
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